One factor that is increasingly being cited as an important economic indicator is happiness. After all, what good is increased production and consumption if the result isn’t increased human satisfaction? Until fairly recently, the subject of happiness was mostly avoided by economists for lack of good ways to measure it; however, in recent years, “happiness economists” have found ways to combine subjective surveys with objective data (on lifespan, income, and education) to yield data with consistent patterns, making a national happiness index a practical reality.

Given our changing worksplace and life through flexible way of working, global teams, increased AI, and increasing expectations to deliver more with less; now more than ever, leaders need to ensure they remember they are leading people and people have some basic needs to stay engaged and motivated.

This article talks about encouraging staff to do better. It talks about the staff of Uber, but the concept can be translated into education as well. Administrators need to encourage staff to do their best. If the administrator is up beat, sets goals and shows staff there best, usually people will jump on the wagon.

This article talks about attitude at work and how it can affect the work you do. This article is a good reminder for administrators for both themselves and staff and creating a positive work environment, were attitudes are positive. Also making sure to take that time when you need to regroup instead of creating a negative attitude.

Each year, one in seven large corporations commits fraud. Why? To find out, Alexander Wagner takes us inside the economics, ethics and psychology of doing the right thing. Join him for an introspective journey down the slippery slopes of deception as he helps us understand why people behave the way they do.

This article gives good insight on dealing with a needy employee. Sometimes as administrators you have a staff member that may need more of your attention. Talk to them to figure out the root of their neediness , listen, and support them.

Actively building positive relationships after a difficult conversation is not easy, but it is a muscle you can build and it gets easier with practice. It can also give you a reputation as a go-to problem solver and collaborator — key skills for any leader.

This is a great article. As an administrator you are going to have tough conversations. It might be with a staff member, student, or parent and you have to know how to handle it professionally. This article gives great tips on how to deal with a tough conversation and what needs to happen after to move on.

Personal reflection is an important part of being a leader. To be a great leader you need to know and understand yourself and beliefs. As an administrator try to take time to reflect on both the good and the bad, it will only make you a better leader.

Very true insight but getting those F2F meeting are getting more and more difficult unless relationships have been previously established. Then the question of a good ole boys club syndrome can rear it's ugly head. Find the balance is a real art.

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